General Specifications

Engine
Engine Type
Displacement
Bore x Stroke
Compression Ratio
Carburetor
Ignition System
Ignition Advance
Crankshaft Rotation
Firing Interval/Order
Cylinder Material
Fuel
Coolant
Capacity
Level

4-stroke, Inline, 2-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid cooled,

8-Valve, Counterbalancer
498 cc
74.0 x 58.0 mm
10.2:1
Keihin CVK32(2) Constant velocity, Diaphragm-type
12 V Battery & Coil, Transistorized Breakerless
Electronic
Clockwise from RH side
180
Aluminum alloy with ferrous sleeves
Min 91 Research/87 Avg. Oct. Unleaded OK
50% distilled water/50% ethylene glycol base antifreeze.
1.3 L
Level with radiator filler neck.

Clutch Type
Transmission
Shift Pattern (Bottom up)
Gear Ratios 1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Primary Ratio
Final Ratio
Overall Ratio (Top Gear)

Wet, Multi-disc, Manual

6-speed, Constant mesh, Return shift
1-N-2-3-4-5-6 (w/Neutral Finder)
2.57 (36/14)
1.72 (31/18)
1.33 (28/21)
1.25 (27/24)
0.96 (25/26)
0.85 (23/27)
2.65 (61/23)
2.63 (42/16)
5.93

Wheelbase
Seat Height
Ground Clearance
Dry Weight
Curb Weight
Max Recom Load
Fuel Tank Capacity
Tire Size
Front
Rear
Brake Type
Front
Rear
Wheel Travel Front
Rear
Suspension Type Front
Rear

1595 mm (62.8 in.)

715 mm (28.1 in.)
120 mm (4.7 in.)
199 kg (US,CN) (439 lb.), 199.5 kg (CA) (440 lb.)
214 kg (US,CN) (472 lb.), 214.5 kg (CA) (473 lb.)
399 lb.
15.0 L (4.0 gal.)
100/90-19 Tubeless
140/90-15 Tubeless
Single Hydraulic Disc
Mechanical Drum (Leading/Trailing)
150 mm (5.9 in.)
100 mm (3.9 in.)
Telescopic Fork
Swingarm Oil Shock

Transmission

Chassis

Model Identification
Year & Model
Colors
VIN Range
Engine No. Range
Engine No. Location

07 EN500C7F:VULCAN 500 LTD

1.Ebony (H8)
JKAENVC17A204001EX500AE018001
RH top crankcase, below carburetor

Tuning Specifications
Engine
Valve Clearance (cold)
Adjustment Method
Compression Pressure
Spark Plug
Gap
Ignition Timing Idle
Full
Pilot Screw
Idle Speed
Engine Oil
w/Filter Change
No Filter Change
Level

Intake: 0.13-0.18 mm
Exhaust: 0.18-0.23 mm
Rocker arm screw
199 psi
NGK DR9EA or ND X27ESR-U (USA)
NGK DR8EA or ND X24ES-U (Canada)
0.6-0.7 mm
10 @ 1,300 rpm
35 @ 8,000 rpm
Sealed not adjustable
1,200 100 rpm
SE Class SAE 10W40, 10W50, 20W40, 20W50
3.0 L
2.8 L
On center stand, wait 5 min, middle of window

Chassis
Fork Oil
Capacity
Fork Air Pressure (cold)
Tire Pressure (cold)
Front
Rear (Normal)
Drive Belt Tension

SAE 10W20
507 2mm
0.0 kg/cm2, max 2.5 kg/cm2
2.0 kg/cm2 (28 psi)
2.0 kg/cm2 (28 psi) - 2.25 kg/cm2 (32 psi)
7.5 16.5 mm deflection (on center stand, apply
4.5 kg of force midway between sprockets)